What a Little Bird Tought Us About Being Present

Greetings to You ~

The phrase "a little bird told me" became quite literal a few days ago.

Walking in a park with a friend, it seemed important to share some challenges we had been experiencing and how we could supporting each other with ways to overcome them.

We sat down on a bench and this not so little, not so big, stellar jay flew down to join us.  It was still young by the evidence of its baby fuzz.

The bird jumped on my friend's foot and started pecking at her shoe.  He flew away when people were walking by but he always returned. 

The beautiful blue stellar jay hopped on the back of the bench I was sitting at and inched closer finally coming to rest on top of my shoulder. 

The visit with our feathered friend lasted over ten minutes and during that time my other friend and I both became very still.  It was peaceful, we didn't want to startle the little bird.  We spoke gently.

We were in a state of alert awareness, being fully present and filled with peace and joy.  It felt so much better than reliving the problems of yesterday or being concerned with what might happen tomorrow.

In that moment we felt wonderful and it gave us both perspective of what we choose to focus our attention on.

Wishing you time to be fully present, with alert awareness, being gentle, filled with peace and joy.

Peace and Joy ~
Sheila
xo